Learning music instrument is a challenging task for a
beginner without constant guidance from an instructor. The primary
objective of this thesis research is to design and develop an iOS
mobile / iPad learning app that helps users to learn and practice
intonation for a suite of wind instruments by themselves with
comfort and ease through app-provided tuning and charting guidance
and app-assisted self-assessment. Particularly, our
successfully-implemented app provides the following features to
enhance the user’s learning experience: 1 ) Provides learners
easy-to-access information for the fingering and tuning techniques
of wind instruments by converting Dr. Shelley Jagow’s book –
“Tuning for Wind Instruments: A Roadmap to Successful Intonation”
to an iOS app.2 ) Provides instant feedback on learner’s technique
and performance by assessing the intonation of individual note
being played, while the fingering and tuning chart is presented
simultaneously for the early practices.3 ) provides instant
feedback on learner’s technique and performance by identifying the
sequence of notes being played for subsequent practices. The app is
implemented using Xcode and Swift 4.0 and will be distributed
through Apple App Store
Advisors/Committee Members: Pei, Yong (Advisor).